Sports
NC Bill Would Require High School Sports Teams To Be Single Sex Or Co-Ed
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal A North Carolina Senate bill was introduced Thursday that would prevent biologically female high school athletes from being forced to compete against biological males in…
Cleveland High Wins Johnston County Easter Tournament
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Cleveland High School Baseball defeated West Johnston by a score of 13-to-3 to win the championship game of the 2023 Johnston County Easter Tournament. Cleveland also defeat…
Bid Awarded For New $5.6 Million SSS Auxiliary Gym
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public Schools Board has awarded a $5,629,213 bid for construction of a new auxiliary gym at Smithfield Selma High School. Brooks Moore, Chief of Facilities…
Scout Troop Takes #3forHeart Challenge
CLAYTON – On January 2nd, 2023, Buffalo Bills Trainer Denny Kellington performed lifesaving CPR on Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin. Kellington’s quick response to save Damar’s life inspired a movement…
Hancel Phipps Named New Spartan Football Coach
SMITHFIELD – Hancel Phipps has been named the new football coach at Smithfield-Selma High School. Coach Phipps brings a wealth of experience and success to the program and is eager…
Clayton High Player And Coach Selected For 2023 Carolinas Classic All-Star Basketball Games
Team Rosters Announced For The 2023 Carolinas Classic All-Star Basketball Games Top high school basketball players from North Carolina and South Carolina to face off WILMINGTON, NC – The North…
Tim Tebow To Be University Of Mount Olive Spring Commencement Speaker
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive has announced that Tim Tebow will be its May commencement speaker. Tebow is a two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick, and…
‘A Feeling Of Relief’: Former Campbell DE Selected In Pro Draft
By Donnell Coley Dunn Daily Record Campbell football’s all-time leader in tackles for loss is heading to the professional ranks. Former All-American defensive end Brevin Allen was among 80 players…
Letter To Editor: Enough Is Enough: Bad Behavior By Coaches, Parents And Fans Must Stop
By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association There’s…
Selma Holiday Slam Pickleball Tournament Brings Large Crowds
SELMA – Throughout Selma, the reports are that people of all ages are choosing pickleball to stay physically, mentally, and socially active. Pickleball is one of the country’s fastest-growing forms…
JCC Esports Athlete Signs NIL Licensing Agreement
SMITHFIELD – Taylor Thimmesh is proving that playing video games is not a waste of time. Thimmesh is the first Esports athlete ever to sign a NIL licensing agreement with…
Campbell University To Join Colonial Athletic Association In 2023
Campbell University has accepted an invitation to join the Colonial Athletic Association in all sports the league sponsors effective July 1, 2023. Campbell will remain a member of the Big…
